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Watch The History Man (1981) Online

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Synopsis

“Adapted from the novel by Malcolm Bradbury”

The History Man is a four-part 1981 British television drama miniseries written by Christopher Hampton, based on Malcolm Bradbury's 1975 novel of the same title. Ardently left-wing, or so it seems, Howard Kirk subtly extends his power over students and colleagues alike at a redbrick university.

Episodes

Miniseries

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1. Part 1: October 2nd 1972Now viewing1981-01-0448mHoward Kirk is a radical Sociology lecturer at the University of Watermouth. It's a new term and he and his disenchanted wife Barbara throw a house party for students and faculty while he uses Professor Mangel's non-visit to stir up the students.
2. Part 2: October 3rd 1972 (A.M.)1981-01-1148mThe day after the night before. Henry Beamish attempted suicide, Jane McIntosh gave birth, and Kirk had sex with his student Felicity Phee. George Carmody threatens Kirk with exposure after he fails him in class for not fitting in.
3. Part 3: October 3rd 1972 (P.M.)1981-01-1849mA meeting of the senate is sitting. Howard's plan to add right-wing Mangel to the visitors list pays dividends when Dr Zachery insists he should be invited. Felicity Phee helps Barbara and has a chance to confront Kirk.
4. Part 4: Gross Moral Turpitude1981-01-251h 3mKirk is vindicated over his marking of Carmody's work. However, Carmody has filmed Kirk having sex with Felicity and files an official complaint to the Vice Chancellor. Kirk gets his demonstration for Mangal but tragedy strikes on the way there.

Cast

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Antony Sher
Professor Howard Kirk
Geraldine James
Barbara Kirk
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Jonathan Bruton
Martin Kirk
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Charlotte Enderby
Celia Kirk
Isla Blair
Flora Beniform
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Laura Davenport
Annie Callendar
Paul Brooke
Henry Beamish
Veronica Quilligan
Felicity Phee
Maggie Steed
Myra Beamish
Zienia Merton
Miss Ho
Julia Swift
Becky Pott
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Lloyd Peters
Michael Bernard
Steve Plytas
Professor Mangel

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Is The History Man available to watch online?

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How many seasons does The History Man have?

The History Man has 1 season and 4 episodes.

When did The History Man first air?

The History Man first aired in 1981.

Is The History Man still running?

The History Man's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is The History Man?

The History Man is classified as Drama.